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B541 FUJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,673 mi
Last recorded119,673 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB541 FUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 119,673 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 119,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 119,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 119,673 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

hole in floor under battery box

Fail 27 Feb 2014 119,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

hole in floor under battery box

Pass 28 Feb 2013 119,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel tank damp

rear offside hub seal leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2013 119,673 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel tank damp

rear offside hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2012 119,108 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering damper bush

small holes in the top of bulkhead below windscreen

tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2008 118,426 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 116,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 116,025 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B541 FUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B541 FUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B541 FUJ registered?

B541 FUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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